Crown Princess Mette-Marit Recovers from Lung Transplant as Her Children Attend Norway‑Senegal Match in US

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette‑Marit successfully underwent a lung transplant and is recovering at Rikshospitalet. Following the operation, her public engagements were postponed while she remains under post‑operative care.

Her two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, and Prince Sverre Magnus, 20, are scheduled to travel to New Jersey for the Norway‑Senegal football match at MetLife Stadium. The trip comes shortly after the operation and highlights the royal family’s continued public presence.

With King Harald and Queen Sonja both experiencing health issues, and Crown Prince Haakon focusing on his wife’s recovery, constitutional discussions have arisen about granting Princess Ingrid Alexandra the authority to perform royal duties, including signing legislation, should the need arise.